1 Web Technologies Planning and Designing Client Websites Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Process Planning Design Review & Revision Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.2

Planning perform a needs assessment define what the client wants make sure everything is in writing Both parties should agree on the plan before moving forward Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.3

Needs Assessment The needs assessment should answer four specific questions: What is the purpose of the site? informative entertainment sales, etc. What does the client want to achieve with this website? What are the specific goals of the website? Who is the target audience of the website? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.4

Development Plan Should define the way the site is to be constructed The client should be involved in every part of the development plan process The development plan should address site style page layout navigation site structure Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.5

Site Style The site style should be defined in terms of color scheme font style and size specific graphics to be used positioning Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.6

Page Layout Refers to the placement of general elements on the page all pages of the site will follow the same layout page layout should address primary navigation location placement of graphics primary content area secondary content area footer and/or copyright info Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.7

Navigation There are different options for navigation that should be considered with the client standard links navigation bar left-side menu right-side menu image map Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.8

Site Structure The storyboard for the site The client should be involved in the design of the storyboard As the designer, you must advise the client on the layout of the site so that it is user- friendly and informative Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.9

Review & Revision This step must take place with the client. The client and the designer should check site content and information color scheme and styles Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.10

Site Content & Information Review Check and make note of any changes Ensure home page conveys the organization well Check spelling of all content on the site Double check all page headings, subheadings, and banners Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.11

Colors & Design Review Is the client happy with the page layout and placement of objects on the page? Is the client happy with the color scheme? Is the website easy to navigate? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.12

Gaining Employment After completing this project, you will have the skills to apply for a paying web design job. You now have technical knowledge and expertise for website design the experience of working with a client in designing and creating a website Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.13

Gaining Employment When you are looking for employment in the web design industry, you will be expected to provide a resume a portfolio Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.14

Gaining Employment Creating a resume A resume is a one or two page summary of your education, employment history, and your talents & skills It should be short—one or two pages at the most It should be organized and easy for a potential employer to quickly find out what he/she needs to know about you Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.15

Creating a resume A basic resume should include the following sections: Personal Information and Summary  This should include your name boldly at the top followed by your address, phone number, and address. In a summary section below that, include a short description of your qualifications and aspirations Education & Training  Your school(s) and graduation dates should be included here  You should also include any completed classes or training programs that are related to the position you are seeking Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.16 Gaining Employment

Creating a resume Employment / Work History You should list the places where you have worked  Focus and elaborate on your responsibilities and duties, especially those that are related to the position you are seeking Community / Volunteer Work If you are involved an any community organization or have done volunteer work, elaborate on those here Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.17

Gaining Employment Creating a resume References People who know you well and can give you a favorable recommendation Generally, you should not include your references on your resume unless it is specifically requested Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.18

Gaining Employment Creating a portfolio A collection of samples of your work The works included in your portfolio should adequately represent your skills Your portfolio should include websites that you have created  Links to websites you have designed for clients  Samples of images you have created  Samples of any flash animations or intros you have created Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.19

Gaining Employment Creating a portfolio Your portfolio should be self contained on a CD that you can easily provide to potential employers The content should be organized so that when opened, they know exactly what file to open— generally a web starting page with links to your work samples Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.20